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I have been a long distance runner for decades and unfortunately, I have had issues with PF, mostly in my right foot, for the last 8 years. One thing I know for sure is that there is no "one-size-fits-all" answer to PF. What works for one person, may not work for another. I will say that...

Ugh, sciatica, it's the worst. I had a horrible flare up after the birth of my first baby. I know it feels like you will never be normal and pain-free again, but you will. Unfortunately, you just have to ride the wave and wait for it to subside. I didn't get relief from meds...BTW~ Tramadol is...

JeanneMarie and I have very similar stories and have discussed it in other threads on this board. I too had a catostrophic injury while exercising. Mine didn't happen on the Step, but rather while I was out running. I, like JeanneMarie, am in great shape and have been an athlete all my life. I...

I have been using Wen for 5 years. I have short, naturally curly hair. I rotate between sweet almond mint and tea tree, but I just purchased the ginger pumpkin :D I also buy my Wen from QVC. LOVE IT!

JeanneMarie~ Don't beat yourself up, just regroup and move forward at a gentler pace. I can totally relate to your situation because I did it myself. :o Kiki ~ I am happy to enable you :p and I too have DVD's, still in the shrink wrap! This is my 3rd day of PeakFit and I am still impressed...

My purchase of the Peak Fit Challenge coinsided with Michelle's price reduction of the program. IMO~ it is INCREDIBLY reasonable!! I had a few of Michelle's workouts prior to the Challenge, and really liked them and her. I researched the program by previewing it on her web site and reading...

Tracy ~ Good for you, walking 4 miles. Not only great for the body, but good for your spirits too. I can tell you that the pain will continue to lessen in your shoulder, but there is no way of getting around the fact that this is a long recovery. You are doing great, especially considering it...

Glenda~ You are so right, most of us are unaware of the depths of our inner strength and resilience, until tested. Tomorrow, I am going to start the 8 week Peak Fit Challenge. I really like Michelle Dozois and need a structured goal right now. I still have to make modifications to weight...

Kiki ~ I am absolutely certain that yoga has made a huge difference in my recovery. Physical therapy was a vital piece, especially post-op, but it didn't take me far enough to getting my range of motion back. It seems that regardless of how good your health insurance coverage is, the insurance...

Tracy~ Yeah, I can't imagine walking a mile with a broken shoulder either, but I did. I guess I went into survival-mode. I have been on the Wente trail. I did a hike in Livermore with a friend of mine in January, the week after my surgery. It's beautiful out there. You and your hubby are...

Tracy~ I'm from the East Bay (grew up there and lived and worked there most of my adult life). I live in Hawaii now and was home last summer, visiting my parents, friends, and siblings when I fell. In answer to your question: I was out running early on a Saturday morning and no one was...

Tracy~ I was going to ask you the same thing, how did you get hurt? My story is: I was out for a run, on a paved path, and caught the toe of my running shoe on a tree root that had created a bump in the path. I went flying, put my arms out to break my fall, and my left arm and shoulder took...

Tracy~ That is great news about your recovery. I am coming up on one year since my shoulder fractures, August 28th. I still don't have 100% range of motion yet, but it has only been 6 months since my last surgery. My surgeon said I would make a complete recovery, and I am almost there (about...

Thank you for welcoming me, Tracy. The pain of this shoulder injury can't be imagined without experiencing it, right?. I hope you are able to sleep. I didn't sleep thru the night for 5 months, due to the pain. Sending you healing thoughts.... Sarah

I would like to join too! You and I have a similar injury, Tracy, multiple proximal humerus fractures. As I said in a previous thread, my injury was almost a year ago, but I have had 2 surgeries since. I've come a long way with my rehab, but not totally there yet. BTW~ with the severity of your...